SHILLONG, JUNE 18: The twelve villagers who were arrested for assaulting a man after alleging that he is a practitioner of witchcraft were remanded to 2 days police custody. East Khasi hills SP M Kharkhrang said, “The 12 arrested persons have been remanded to two days police custody.”
The villagers have been identified as Stevenson Myrthong (21), Eshaising Kurkalang (28), Tiewkordor Nongkynrih (55), Silbok Kharkongor (25), Kitbor Sing Synrem (24), Brom Kharkongor (55 yrs), Shor Myrthong (60), Flystar Synrem (40), Pliwel Synrem (28), Comingbud Nongrum (31), all of Mawmyrsiang Village under Elaka Laitkroh and Rasting Sohtun (30) of Nongkynrih Laitlyngkot, he said.
Kharkhrang informed that more arrest is expected soon.
Kharkhrang also said the victim has been identified as Larningstar Kharbani (28) of Umkrem, Mairang, West Khasi Hills.Police sources also revealed that the victim is mentally unstable.- By Our Reporter
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